BMW X3 2004 vs Jeep Cherokee 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 46 HP more power than Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Jeep Cherokee. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Cherokee gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.82 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but lower. BMW X3 is 6 cm longer than the Jeep Cherokee, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Jeep Cherokee, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`688 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3600 | |
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